Putting Your Best Foot Forward: Success at Career Expos

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Putting Your Best Foot Forward Success at Career
Expos
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Upcoming Career Expos

• Sales Career Expo
• October 23, 10 am 1pm
• Student Union, Key West
• SMPS Career/Internship Expo
• November 1, 10 am 1pm
• Student Union, Key West
• Professional Dress Required

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Upcoming Career Expos

• Intern Pursuit
• November 7, 630 8 pm
• Orlando Sentinel, Downtown
• Professional Dress Required

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Before the Expo

• Obtain a list of companies attending
• Create a target list and prioritize
• Research companies and positions
• Resume preparation
• Update and customize it
• Have it proofread by 2 different people
• Print extra copies on resume paper
• Practice your 30 second commercial
• Plan to spend a couple hours at Event

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Before the Expo

• Things to get
• Professional business cards business card
  holder
• www.vistaprint.com
• Personal stationery
• www.giftsin24.com
• Resume paper
• White or ivory
• Padfolio
• Plan your professional wardrobe

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Business, Professional Attire

• Men
• Navy, Charcoal or Black Suit
• Tie with solid or simple pattern
• Polished Dress Shoes Socks that cover calf

• Women
• Conservative Skirt or Pant Suit-Navy, Charcoal or
  Black
• Stockings
• Closed-toed shoes with a flat short heel
• Keep Accessories to a minimum

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Day of Expo

• Check for Cancellations and Late Registrants
• Approach 2-3 companies before visiting your Top
  Employers
• Wait Patiently in Lines watch your time
• Offer Recruiter Resume during Introduction
• Listen and Ask Questions (plan your Qs)
• About the company
• Next steps
• Ask for a Business Card

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General Dos

• Wear nametag on right if provided
• Always give a warm, genuine smile
• Use appropriate handshake
• Paperclip a business card to resume
• Bring a list of references (format)
• Thank recruiters for their time

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General Donts

• Wear too much Cologne or Perfume
• Bring a Cell Phone to Expo
• Use Inappropriate Language
• Discuss Controversial Topics
• Speak Negatively
• Approach Top Employers First

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Follow-up

• Send Thank You within 24 hours of Expo
• Handwritten vs. e-mail
• Apply to companies website
• Follow any other instructions recruiter gives
  during expo

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Questions